The 2016 Honda CR-V vs 2016 Chevy Equinox near Washington, DC
The CR-V Comes Out On Top
Compact crossovers can feel like a dime a dozen. There are so many to choose between and they’re usually a great combination of good value and functionality. The 2016 Honda CR-V vs the 2016 Chevy Equinox near Washington, DC, are both compact crossovers, but in today’s comparison by Pohanka Honda we’ll see how the CR-V one-ups the Equinox with a larger cargo space, higher safety ratings, and better fuel economy.
Compact crossovers are great to hit the road in. They keep you up higher off the ground than a sedan, but don’t force you to maneuver a yacht on wheels down slim city streets. The fuel economy is always a positive, too, and the CR-V definitely doesn’t disappoint. The 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine paired with a CVT gets you a great 29 MPG combined1, which breaks down to 26/33/29 MPG city/highway/combined1. The Equinox trails behind, only clocking at 26 MPG combined2 and breaks down to 22/32/26 MPG city/highway/combined2.
When planning for an adventurous day to the National Air and Space Museum and the International Spy Museum, it’s important to have the cargo room to make sure you can pack everything needed for the day. The 2016 Honda CR-V vs the 2016 Chevy Equinox near Washington, DC, both seat five, but one has an impressive amount of cargo space. If you guessed the CR-V, you’d be correct! With the back seats up, the CR-V still offers 37.2 cubic ft. of cargo space3 and, when you need it, can swallow up to 70.9 cubic ft.3 with the back seats down. And it has a low load floor to make it easy to take Fido along with you. The Equinox, once again, has to accept second place in this head-to-head, since it only offers 31.5 cubic ft. of space4, and it’s maximum, even with the back seats down, is only 63.7 cubic ft. of space4.
In Washington, DC, there’s just so much to do. It’s likely you’ll spend a fair amount of time in your vehicle going from historical building to neoclassical monument and back again, and safety is a prime concern. The Honda CR-V Touring with the optional Honda SensingTM suite that includes the Collision Mitigation Braking System5 is a 2016 IIHS Top Safety Pick, scoring their highest rating of “good” in all five categories, as well as earning a “superior” for the Honda SensingTM suite. The NHTSA awarded the CR-V five stars for its crash test ratings, too6. The Equinox did not earn the 2016 Top Safety Pick accolade, and only received four out of five stars in government crash tests.
We hope that this comparison between the 2016 Honda CR-V vs the 2016 Chevy Equinox near Washington, DC, helped shed some light on these two compact crossovers. Come on in to Pohanka Honda and take a test drive in the CR-V today!
1. 26 city/33 hwy/29 combined mpg rating for 2WD models. 25 city/31 highway/27 combined mpg rating for AWD models. Based on 2016 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
2. EPA-estimated 22 MPG city/32 highway for FWD 4-cylinder models.
3. Carrying too much cargo or improperly storing it can affect the handling, stability and operation of this vehicle. Follow applicable load limits and loading guidelines.
4. Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution.
5. Depending on the circumstances, Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) may not go through all the alert stages before initiating the last stage (of collision mitigation). CMBS cannot detect all objects ahead and may not detect a given object; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and other factors. System operation affected by high interior heat. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.
6. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). Model tested with standard side airbags (SAB).
